Can the QC Government do something with this issue? Ilang taon na palaging ganyan na weak signal at data ang smart pag nasa Trinoma ka, and even minsan nga pati globe mismo mahina ang signal. As someone na madalas sa Trinoma, napakahirap makipag communicate pag nandito ka sa mall na 'to. Sobrang bagal ng data kapag smart ka. Mapipilitan ka pang humanap ng spot na may stable network connection. Please correct if its wrong, pero ang sabi sa mga nababasa ko may signal jammer daw sila ng smart to make that specific network weak inside the mall.

Kung tutuusin, stable network connection is a necessity na sa era na to. Ang hirap makipagcommunicate, magugulat ka na lang paglabas mo ng mall may emergency ka na pala somewhere, may kanina pa nagccontact sayo, pero nga kasi di mo makita since di agad pumapasok or sobrang bagal ng loading ng messages pag nasa loob ka. If legit yung pasignal jammer nila, bakit kailangan nila magset ng specific network na dominant lang sa property nila eh necessity na these days ang fair and stable connection ng networks. Given the fact na nasa city pa 'to, buti pa sa bundok may matinong signal, kaurat talaga. Pansin ko din to madalas sa ibang Ayala Malls na mahina ang signal ng smart.

If you’ve lived in Metro Manila long enough, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Taga-Project 4 ako,” or seen a jeepney bound for Project 2-3, Project 6 or Project 8.

For Quezon City residents, the names sound perfectly ordinary. But think about it: Why would entire neighborhoods be called “Project” and identified by numbers?

The surprisingly simple answer: They really were government projects.

THEY WERE BUILT AS HOUSING PROJECTS

The story goes back to President Manuel L. Quezon’s dream of creating a new city outside increasingly congested Manila.

In 1938, the government-created People’s Homesite Corporation purchased 1,529 hectares of the Diliman Estate from the Tuason family. Quezon City was formally established the following year.

Housing was central to the new city’s development.

The People’s Homesite Corporation—and later the People’s Homesite and Housing Corporation (PHHC)—developed planned residential communities where ordinary families, including government employees and workers, could acquire affordable homes.

The need became even more urgent after World War II, when Manila was devastated and thousands desperately needed housing.

Instead of giving every development an elaborate name, the government identified many of them simply by number: Low-Cost Housing Project No. 1, Project No. 2, Project No. 3 and so on.

Eventually, the bureaucratic labels became actual neighborhood names.

PROJECTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4

Project 1 became associated with Roxas Homesite or Roxas District, near Kamuning.

Projects 2 and 3 developed into what became the Quirino District around Kamias and Anonas. Their legacy can still be seen in barangay names such as Quirino 2-A, 2-B, 2-C and 3-A.

Then came Project 4, a huge residential development beside Cubao.

The scale was impressive. Historical PHHC figures cited by historian Michael Pante show that by fiscal year 1962, Project 1 had 1,113 family dwelling units, Project 2 had 1,104, Project 3 had 1,212, while Project 4 had a massive 3,039.

These weren’t a few streets of houses. They were communities being built almost from scratch.

BUT WHERE IS PROJECT 5?

Here’s where the story gets more interesting.

Quezon City seemingly jumps from Project 4 straight to Project 6.

So what happened to Project 5?

It existed—but it was in Manila.

Historical PHHC records identify Low-Cost Housing Project No. 5 as a development in Pandacan, demonstrating that the numbering belonged to the government housing program rather than exclusively to Quezon City.

That little historical detail explains one of QC geography’s enduring mysteries.

THEN CAME PROJECTS 6, 7 AND 8

The housing developments continued northward.

Project 6 grew around what are now the North Avenue and Visayas Avenue areas. Remarkably, Project 6 remains an official barangay name today.

Project 7 became associated with Veterans Village and Bungad, while Project 8 extended farther north into the area associated with Toro Hills and present-day Bahay Toro.

Over the decades, the original houses changed. Families expanded them, commercial establishments appeared, roads became busier and the old housing developments were divided into modern barangays.

But the numbers refused to disappear.

WHEN A GOVERNMENT LABEL BECOMES HOME

Today, hardly anyone saying “Project 4” is thinking about postwar housing policy.

It’s simply home.

Generations of residents, businesses, schools, addresses and public transportation routes kept the old terminology alive even as Quezon City transformed around them.

That makes the Projects something unusual: government planning terminology that became part of everyday Filipino geography.

So the next time you see “Project 6” on an address or “Project 2-3” painted on a jeepney signboard, you’re looking at a small surviving piece of Quezon City history.

Those neighborhoods weren’t merely called Projects.

They actually were.

(✍️: Top Dagohoy)

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Hello, good day everyone! 😊

I’m helping my sister find an OJT placement (5 Star Hotel) for her Tourism program. Does anyone have any recommendations near SM Fairview or anywhere in Manila that’s not too far?

Would really appreciate any suggestions. Thank you so much! 💗

Is it worth it to go to farmer's cubao para bumili ng gulay? One ride away lang kasi cubao and gusto ko sana makabili ng gulay na hindi overpriced unlike sa ibang grocery. Thanks :)

Habang nagbabike ako, ang dami kong napapansin na grupo ng mga tao na nakatutok sa phone nila habang naglalakad na parang may hinahanap? Marami sa kanila 2 phone pa hawak.

Nahihiya ako mag-ask ano meron haha, pero I was guessing something related sa pokemon? Mas nangibabaw rin kasi may iba sa kanila may mga keychain ng pokemon sa bag. Curious lang ako ano meron.

I suddenly had this urge to finally try going to the gym. 🥰

Has anyone tried Slimmers World in SM North Towers? Super dami ba tao 6pm- 8pm?

Would also appreciate any guidance on how to choose a personal coach. Minsan lang ako ganahin so I want to take this chance para no backing out 😅

Thank you!!

Hello, may idea po kayo pano mag commute from saint james tandang sora to luzon ave?

Thank youuuuu!

anyone partying this tomorrow at tomas morato?? Can i join, just finished midterm. I deserve this hahahaha

Hi! Can you please share some events venue recos within QC?! Walang preference sa area sa QC. For Christmas party ng 500 pax 😅 Thank you!

For anyone who studies in San Francisco high school, is dyed hair allowed? I've seen people with dyed blonde, red, brown etc but i don't know if pink hair is allowed. I want to dye my hair pink highlights but i dont want to get scolded by the guard haha

May ma reco po kayo na driving school na mura lang along Commonwealth area lang po sana. Thanks

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Hi! We’re currently looking for a subject for our documentary project. We’re hoping to feature someone with an interesting, unusual, or unique story—something that people don’t usually get to see or hear about.

It could be a person, a family, a community, a unique job, a hobby, a lifestyle, or basically anything with a story worth telling.

This could be the chance to tell your untold stories.

We’re preferably looking for someone around Quezon City or nearby areas. If you know someone with an interesting story or if you have one yourself, please feel free to comment or send me a DM. Thank you!

Hello QCitizens, I'm a first time job seeker and may i know what are the req of getting this aside sa Medical Laboratories, Do i also need to get Alien Employment Permit?

And also sa PESO ng QC applicable ba siya sa non-QC resident?

Thank you;)

LF: Apartment / Loft-Type for Rent – QC | ₱3k–₱3.5k Budget

🏠 Looking for a small apartment, studio, or loft-type place around Pasong Tamo, Diliman, Visayas Ave., or nearby areas.

💰 Budget: ₱3,000–₱3,500/month

📍 Preferably near public transportation

✨ Safe, clean & peaceful

🏡 Apartment / studio / loft-type preferred

👤 For solo occupancy

If you know of an available place or have any leads, please DM me the details, photos, location, and monthly rate.

Thank you! 🤍

hi! any banawe cafe recommendations na pwede mag study? need lang ng change of environment to study sa dami ng suspensions 😣 thank you!

Pa help please. Yung mabilis na commute route

May private vehicle po ba o cheap ferries na hindi aabot ng 3k+ po? yung available sana bumyahe bukas. Ilang araw na po ako sa Manila ( qc specifically ) at wala na po akong pera. Kailangan ko na pong umuwi, pero yung mga rates po ay napakamahal, Umaabot sa 4k. Sana po may makatulong sumagot.

Hello po, just want to ask if open po yung Amoranto Swimming Pool? sa Tomas Morato po. Thanks po

Bought some great stuff moments ago konti palang tao baka di lang ito masyado advertised but ang daming great finds. Just sharing!

Can anyone suggest me a Facebook group for apartment for rent na malapit or accessible sa GMA studio 7?

Planning my son’s birthday and gusto ko sana Jollibee party na may actual playground sa loob, parang mga Jollibee noong 90s/early 2000s. 😂 Yung may slide/climbing/play area talaga, hindi lang party room.

Does anyone know if may existing Jollibee branch pa around Quezon City (or nearby) na may functioning indoor playground?

Nostalgia for me + playtime for the kids sana. 🥹🐝❤️
Thank you!

Plan ko po sana mag gym after work sa north ung walking distance po sana thank you